Freezer Warehouse Operative

Ocado Logistics; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced night-shift premium

Overtime pay 1.25x

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is hiring Night Warehouse Operatives to support our state-of-the-art, tech-enabled warehouse. You’ll work 18:00–06:00 across four nights per week, with robotics assisting the picking and despatch processes and an enhanced night premium.

Roles include Nights Inbound, Nights Pick and Nights Despatch. Basic rate £12.93 per hour, with night premium £2.94 per hour and a freezer premium of £1.10 per hour where applicable. Overtime paid at 1.25x the base rate.

Qualifications

• No warehouse experience required.
• You must be 18 or over.
• You must be able to travel to and from the site reliably for scheduled shifts.
• You must be able to understand and follow Health & Safety briefings and operational instructions.

Responsibilities

• Nights Inbound - 18:00 to 06:00 - 4 nights per week as per roster: Receive goods from suppliers and place them into totes ready for our robots and picking teams.
• Nights Pick - 18:00 to 06:00 - 4 nights per week as per roster: Pick and pack customer orders into shopping totes with care and accuracy.
• Nights Despatch - 18:00 to 06:00 - 4 nights per week as per roster: Load customer totes into delivery frames and organise returns; active and physical role with regular lifting.

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Night Shift

As a Night Warehouse Operative with Ocado Logistics, you’ll play a vital role in keeping thousands of customer orders moving every day.

You’ll work in a state-of-the-art warehouse supported by cutting-edge technology and robotics, while receiving an enhanced night-shift premium.

Our night shifts are ideal for people who prefer the night-shift lifestyle and want to increase their earning potential.

What We’re Looking For

• No warehouse experience is needed. Just bring a positive attitude and we’ll support you every step of the way.
• You must be 18 or over.
• You must be able to handle meat and alcohol.
• You must be able to travel to and from the site reliably for your scheduled shifts.
• For your safety and the safety of others, you must be able to understand and follow Health & Safety briefings and operational instructions.

Available Roles

Nights Inbound - 18:00 to 06:00 - 4 nights per week as per roster

Receive goods from suppliers and place them into totes ready for our robots and picking teams. You’ll help ensure stock is available and ready for customer orders.

Nights Pick - 18:00 to 06:00 - 4 nights per week as per roster

Pick and pack customer orders into shopping totes with care and accuracy. Our technology and robotics help support the process, making it an exciting and fast-paced environment.

Nights Despatch - 18:00 to 06:00 - 4 nights per week as per roster

Load customer totes into delivery frames ready for dispatch and organise returned totes from delivery routes. This is an active and physical role involving regular lifting and moving of goods.

Pay & Premiums

• Basic rate: £12.93 per hour
• Night-shift premium between midnight and 06:00: an additional £2.94 per hour
• Freezer premium for applicable roles: an additional £1.10 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.25x the basic rate

Benefits

Alongside a safe and supportive working environment, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced digital GP service for you and your dependants
• Access to up to 50% of earned pay before payday for four-weekly paid colleagues
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts, including 15% off
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• Established car-share commuting scheme

Career Progression

If you’re looking to build a long-term career, there are plenty of opportunities to grow with us. In fact, 87% of our salaried roles are filled internally, demonstrating our commitment to developing our colleagues.

About Ocado Logistics

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side, supporting the amazing communities we serve. We’re all in it together, not afraid to roll up our sleeves, robots included, and get stuck in. Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life, with different stories and experiences.

We are proud to prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. Whatever your background, experience or story, you’ll find a place to belong at Ocado Logistics.